Cars parked on main street in Darfield

Parking infringement fees, which are set by the Government and enforced by Selwyn District Council, will increase from 1 October 2024, two decades after they were originally set. The Government has agreed to an inflation-based increase and the Council’s parking compliance officers will be implementing the new fees.

The Government’s changes apply a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to parking infringement fees, resulting in around a 70% increase.

For example, the rise in fees is getting tougher for people parking in a mobility car park reserved for disabled people (with a valid permit on display), increasing from $150 to $750.

Parking infringements can be issued for a number of offences relating to time limits, broken yellow lines, facing the wrong way, obstructing driveways, footpaths, loading zones, licence labels and warrant of fitness.

Towage and impoundment fees are also increasing as they are no longer covering operators’ costs.

Last modified: 23 Sep 2024 4:37pm